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Cantonese Chow Mein Recipe

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Traditional Cantonese Chow Mein featuring thin Hong Kong-style egg noodles stir-fried with fresh vegetables and a savory blend of soy and oyster sauces, delivering a perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite.

Ingredients

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Noodles and Vegetables

  • 12 oz chow mein egg noodles, thin fresh noodles, Hong-Kong style
  • ½ small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 5 stalks green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces (whites and greens divided)
  • 2 cups bean sprouts

Oils

  • 3 tablespoons corn oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (to finish)

Stir Fry Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • ½ teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and blanch the fresh chow mein egg noodles briefly (about 30 seconds) until just softened. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
  2. Mix the Stir Fry Sauce: In a small bowl, combine dark soy sauce, regular soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, granulated sugar, and water. Stir until sugar dissolves completely and set aside.
  3. Heat the Oil: In a large wok or skillet, heat the corn oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the white parts of the green onions and the thinly sliced yellow onion, stir-frying for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
  4. Add the Noodles: Add the drained chow mein noodles into the wok. Stir-fry quickly to combine and heat through for about 2 minutes, ensuring the noodles do not stick.
  5. Add Bean Sprouts and Sauce: Toss in the bean sprouts and pour the prepared stir fry sauce over the noodles and vegetables. Stir-fry everything together for another 1-2 minutes until evenly coated and heated through.
  6. Finish with Sesame Oil and Green Onion Greens: Drizzle the teaspoon of sesame oil and add the green parts of the green onions. Give a final quick toss then remove from heat.
  7. Serve: Transfer the chow mein to a serving dish and enjoy immediately while hot and flavorful.

Notes

  • Using fresh Hong Kong-style egg noodles gives the authentic chew and texture distinctive of Cantonese chow mein.
  • If fresh noodles are unavailable, dried thin egg noodles can be substituted but adjust blanching times accordingly.
  • Stir-frying on high heat is critical to achieving the signature slightly crisp and separate noodles.
  • Feel free to add protein such as sliced chicken, beef, or shrimp for a more substantial meal.
  • Adjust the amount of sugar and soy sauces based on your preferred taste balance between sweet and salty.

Keywords: Cantonese Chow Mein, Stir Fry Noodles, Hong Kong Noodles, Chinese Stir Fry, Egg Noodles Recipe

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